Amir had retired from international cricket in 2020.
On December 17, 2020, he announced his retirement from international cricket. He cited his disinterest in representing Pakistan, attributing it to feeling "mentally tortured" and enduring taunts related to his involvement in the spot-fixing scandal.
However, he has been an active participant in the PSL and other domestic cricket leagues. He recently turned out for Quetta Gladiators in the recent PSL 2024 and picked 10 wickets in 9 matches.
Overall, Amir played international cricket for 11 years from 2009 to 2020 during which time he picked up 119 wickets from 36 Tests, 81 scalps from 61 ODIs, and 59 wickets from 50 T20Is.
But after a good performance in PSL, Amir took to social media and announced his dream to play for Pakistan and don the green jersey in upcoming T20 World Cup.
"I still dream to play for Pakistan! life brings us to the points where at times we have to reconsider our decisions, There have been few positive discussions between myself and the PCB where they respectfully made me feel that I was needed and can still play for Pakistan after discussing with family and we'll wishers I declare that I am available to be considered for upcoming t20WC, I want do this for my country as it comes before my personal decisions. Donning the green jersey and serving my country has always been, and will continue to be my greatest aspirations," Amir posted on X.